Reinstatement of the Order of the Iron Cross by emperor Wilhelm II ND (1914) front Reinstatement of the Order of the Iron Cross by emperor Wilhelm II ND (1914) back
Reinstatement of the Order of the Iron Cross by emperor Wilhelm II ND (1914) photo
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Reinstatement of the Order of the Iron Cross by emperor Wilhelm II ND

1914 year
Bronze 346 g 115 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1914
Composition
Bronze
Weight
346 g
Diameter
115 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#353601
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two soldier receiving their Iron Cross military decorations, a laurel branch between the 4 soldiers.

Lettering:
HELDEN ÜBERALL ZUR SEE. ZU LANDE. IN DER LUFT
GRÜNTHAL V. STURM FEC.

Engraver: Paul Sturm

Comment

The Iron cross was first handed out in 1813
The second class Iron Cross was handed out to 5.200.000 individuals
The first class Iron Cross was handed out to 218.000 individuals